May 9, 2022 at 5:30 PM - Board of Education Regular Meeting

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Please stand and join us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Cognia Standard 1.4:  The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness.
Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

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Cognia Standard 1.4:  The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness.
Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

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A complete copy of the Open Meetings Act is posted on the back wall of the Board of Education meeting room.

Public Comment Sign In Procedure - Anyone wishing to address the Board of Education must submit a written request form, found on the public’s table, prior to Public Comments.

The Board reserves the right to move into closed session to protect the public interest or needless injury to the reputation of an individual for any action item listed on the agenda. The Board may, at its discretion, change the order of the agenda to accommodate unforeseen issues related to an agenda item.

Cognia Standard 1.1:  The system commits to a purpose statement that defines beliefs about teaching and learning, including the expectations for learners.   Policy 2009, Public Participation at Board Meetings.

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The Ralston Board of Education appreciates the public's right to provide public comment.  It is the practice of the Ralston Board to listen to the public comment, without discussion between the public and the Board.  Should you have a question or ask for follow-up from the Board, the Board President will direct the Superintendent to address the requests and provide additional information to you as appropriate.  We ask that you refrain from personal comments about individuals and the use of vulgar or inappropriate language in addressing the Board. 

The board will generally allow a total of 30 minutes for the presentation of all public comments.  Individuals may only speak one time per topic and must limit comments to around three (3) minutes. In the event more than 10 individuals wish to address the board, the 30 minutes will be divided equally between the number of speakers. At the discretion of the Board President or Chair, speakers may be allotted additional time.

At this time the Ralston Public Schools Board of Education will entertain public comment.

Cognia Standard 1.1:  The system commits to a purpose statement that defines beliefs about teaching and learning, including the expectations for learners.   Policy 2009, Public Participation at Board Meetings.

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Consent agenda items include minutes from the April 25th meeting; April Financial Reports, April bills in the amount of $475,729.99 for the General Fund, and $105,570.69 for the Building Fund. Prior to the meeting Merv Riepe and Liz Kumru reviewed the bills.  Local Substitute Certificates for Rebecca Madden, Seth Hytrek and Ashley Shableski.

Recommend the following teachers be hired for the 2022-23 school year:
Justin Becklun - RHS - Industrial Technology.  (Carpenter and Construction experience from 2003 to current)
Alisa Anderson - Blumfield - 6th grade.  BA-UNO.  Former RPS student teacher.
Jonathan Frazier - Mockingbird - 4th grade. BA-UNL; MA-UNO.  Previous experience: Omaha Public Schools (2015-21).
Jovan Lucero - RHS - Automotive.  (Automotive industry experience from 2011-current).
Rosa Long - RHS - EL Teacher.  BA-Grace University; MA-College of St. Mary.  Previous Experience: Omaha Public Schools (2016-22)

Recommend the following resignations be accepted:
Brittany Hill- Mockingbird - 3rd grade
Randy Bourdess - RHS - Science
Nicole Meyer - Seymour - Resource
 

Cognia Standard 1.4:  The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness. Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

Cognia Standard 1.7:  Leaders implement operational processes and procedures to ensure organizational effectiveness in support of teaching and learning. Board Policy 3007, Review of Bills.         

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Cognia Standard 1.4 - The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness. Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

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Board of Education members will discuss items they have recently observed or attended or items they wish to share with the other members of the Board of Education and the public.

Cognia Standard 1.5 - the governing authority adheres to a code of ethics and functions within defined roles and responsibilities. Board Policy 2002, Reporting to the Public.  

Cognia Standard 1.4  The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are desinged to support system effectiveness.  Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.

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Cognia Standard 1.8 - Leaders engage stakeholders to support the achievement of the system's purpose and direction.  Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

Rationale:  The Mockingbird Elementary design and construction team have been hard at work moving closer to final design and competitive project bidding leading to the beginning of construction.  Mr. Buckingham and Dr. Adler will outline and discuss with the Board of Education some early bid packages that will allow for a more expedited process to begin construction.  During this discussion the Board will have the opportunity to ask questions and also be advised as to what to expect in upcoming meetings concerning the Mockingbird Elementary Project with final design, project bidding, and the beginning of construction.

Rationale:  Over the last 18 months a variety of school and community leaders have been working to establish a Family Resource Center in the Ralston Area.  In addition to those efforts, the Learning Community has also been working to establish a Learning Community Center in the Ralston Area as identified as one of their strategic priorities.  These two community support organizations have combined efforts and are working collaboratively to establish the Learning Community Center and the Bridge Family Resource Center in the same location.  These collaborative efforts will provide support to families and students from Birth to 3 (Learning Community) as well as academic, social, emotional, and health support to school aged children and families (Bridge Family Resource Center).  The attached DRAFT MOU will support the Bridge Family Resource Center.  Among a myriad of things, the Bridge Family Resource Center will provide after school programming for students that is focused on the Arts.  Ralston Public Schools financial commitment will be a one time payment of $125,000 to support the startup and initial programming for the Bridge Family Resource Center.  The $125,000 expenditure will be paid from ESSER Funds in support of recovery learning.  

Rationale:  In response to the desire of the Board of Education to begin using committees to learn more and discuss a variety of topics, the Administrative team organizing a process to get committee assignments made over the next few weeks.  Dr. Wilken will be sending each Board Member a Google form asking each member to rank order their committee preference.  Once that is completed, Dr. Adler will review the results and make some DRAFT committee assignments that will be submitted to President Roarty for review and adjustment as needed.  The target date to begin committee work will be in June or July.

 

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Dr. Adler will update the Board regarding Legislative issues. 

Cognia Standard 1.8 - Leaders engage stakeholders to support the achievement of the system's purpose and direction. Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

Rationale:  Mrs. Robin Richards will update the Board of Education on items and information that is under consideration with the Nebraska Association of School Boards.

Cognia Standard 1.8 Leaders engage stakeholders to support the achievement of the system's purpose and direction.  Policy 2022 Reporting to the Public.

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Dr. Adler will review the enrollment information with the Board.

Cognia Standard 1.8 - Leaders engage stakeholders to support the achievement of the system's purpose and direction.  Board Policy 2022, Reporting to the Public.

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The Board and Administration will review proposed policies.

4044 - Staff Election Conduct
4045 - Milk Expression
4046 - Internet Searches Regarding Potential Employees
4049 - Professional Ethics
4050 - Overtime and Compensatory Time
4058 - Confidentiality in Counseling and Guidance
4059 - Suicide Prevention Training
4062 - Temporary Employment



Cognia Standard 1.5 - The governing authority adheres to a code of ethics and functions within the defined roles and responsibilities.  Board Policy 2001, Role of the Board of Education.

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The Board reserves the right to move into closed session to protect the public interest or needless injury to the reputation of an individual for any action item listed on the agenda. The Board may, at its discretion, change the order of the agenda to accommodate unforeseen issues related to an agenda item.

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Supplemental Documents include the following:

Bill Review Schedule - 2022

 

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               Board of Education Meeting - Mon., May 23 - 6:00 p.m.
                                Virginia Moon Administrative Center

• May 11 - Senior Awards - RHS - 6:30 pm
• May 13 - Graduation Practice - RHS - 9-11 am
• May 15 - RHS Graduation - Liberty First Credit Union Arena - 2:00 pm
• May 25 - Undergrad Awards - RHS - 11 am-1 pm

     

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Cognia Standard 1.4:  The governing authority establishes and ensures adherence to policies that are designed to support system effectiveness.  Board Policy 2008, Board of Education Meetings.